Submissions

Login or Register to make a submission.

Author Guidelines

Submission and Evaluation Process

Authors are invited to submit their work to Revista Ciencias del Mar UAS. All submissions will undergo an initial evaluation by an editor to determine if they meet the journal's aims and scope. Suitable manuscripts will be subjected to a double-blind peer review to determine their acceptance or rejection.

Author Responsibilities:

  • Mandatory ORCID: It is an essential requirement that all authors have their ORCID identifier linked and updated in their platform profile. Manuscripts omitting this information will not be processed.
  • Institutional Affiliation: Affiliations must be presented strictly in three levels: 1. Institution, 2. Department or Faculty, 3. Location (City and Country).
  • Bilingual Metadata: It is mandatory to enter the Title, Abstract, and Keywords into the platform in both Spanish and English.
  • Ethics and Permissions: Authors must obtain permissions for protected material, have the consent of all co-authors, and secure approval from an ethics committee where applicable.

Manuscript Format and Style Guide

To ensure a rapid evaluation, all manuscripts must strictly adhere to the following criteria:

  • Typography and Layout: Times New Roman 12 pt font, 1.5 line spacing. Margins: Left 3.5 cm, Right 2.5 cm, Top and Bottom 3.0 cm.
  • Numbering: Pages numbered in the bottom right margin. Mandatory: Continuous line numbering throughout the entire document (do not restart on each page).
  • Scientific Nomenclature: Scientific names in italics (not underlined). Full name at first mention; thereafter, abbreviated genus (e.g., virginica).
  • Tables and Figures: Tables in B/W (Roman numerals: Table I); Figures in color or B/W (Arabic numerals: Figure 1). They must be embedded in the text where the author wishes to place them. Minimum resolution required for printing.
  • Units: The International System of Units (SI) must be used exclusively.

Citation References (APA 7th Edition Style)

The exact match between in-text citations and the final reference list is the author's responsibility. Any discrepancy will be grounds for rejection during the first review.

  • In-Text: (Surname, Year). For 2 to 5 authors, cite all authors the first time, then use et al. For 6 or more authors, use et al. from the first mention.
  • Reference List: Only cited references, in alphabetical order. Mandatory Requirement: Include the DOI and the active link to the publication on the line following the reference. Theses, conference presentations, or technical reports that are difficult to access are not accepted.

Article Example: Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF). (2020). Operating Rules for the Guaranteed Prices Program for Basic Food Products. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader). https://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle_popup.php?codigo=5609037

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements:

  • Compliance with Guidelines and Formatting: The manuscript complies with the Author Guidelines, including Times New Roman 12pt font, 1.5 line spacing, and continuous line numbering.
  • Originality: The submission is original, has not been previously published, and has not been submitted to another journal for consideration.
  • Identification and Affiliation: All authors have an ORCID iD, and their institutional affiliation is structured in three levels (Institution, Department, City/Country).
  • APA 7th Edition References and DOI: References follow the APA 7th edition format and include their respective DOI with an active link.
  • Tables and Figures: Tables and figures are numbered, labeled, and embedded in the appropriate place within the text.
  • Legal Permissions: Explicit permission has been obtained to publish all images, photographs, datasets, and any other protected material provided with this submission.
  • Bilingual Metadata: The title, abstract, and keywords are ready to be entered in both Spanish and English.

Artículo científico

  • Definition: Original research with analysis and conclusions supported by precise data.
  • Length: Maximum 30 pages (including tables, figures, and references).
  • Structure: Title (ES/EN), Authors (with ORCID and 3-level affiliation), Abstract (ES/EN, max. 200 words), Keywords (ES/EN), Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion (with conclusion) and Literature cited.

Nota científica

  • Definition: Short research, new records, or geographic range extensions.
  • Length: Maximum 12 pages.
  • Structure: Similar to the scientific article in an abbreviated form. Abstract of maximum 150 words and literature cited preferably not exceeding 10 citations.

Revisión Científica

  • Definition: Analysis and synthesis of published information on a specific topic within marine sciences.
  • Length: Maximum 35 pages.
  • Structure: Title (ES/EN), Authors (with ORCID and affiliation), Abstract (ES/EN, max. 200 words), Introduction, Topic development, Discussion, Conclusion and Literature cited.

Copyright Notice

Once we have received the revised galley proof and the signed copyright transfer form, your manuscript will be ready for publication. We will send you the copyright transfer form for you to sign and return to us. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to publishing your work in Revista Ciencias del Mar UAS.

If you have any additional questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Revista Ciencias del Mar UAS

Privacy Statement

Personal Data Protection

In compliance with national and international data protection regulations, Revista Ciencias del Mar UAS (CIMAR UAS) informs that:

  • Use of Information: The names, institutional affiliations, and email addresses entered in this journal's site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal. This includes editorial management, communication between the team and authors/reviewers, and notification of new publications.
  • Confidentiality: These data will not be made available for any other purpose nor shared with third parties outside the scientific publication process of the Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa.
  • Transparency in Publication: Authors accept that, in the event of their article being published, their name, institutional affiliation, country, and corresponding email address will be visible in the final manuscript and the platform's metadata for academic contact, citation, and scientific traceability purposes.
  • User Rights: Users registered on the CIMAR UAS OJS platform have the right to access, rectify, or request the deletion of their personal data from our database at any time by contacting the editorial office.